1/72 scale Hasegawa A-10C Thunderbolt II Review Build
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Re: 1/72 scale Hasegawa A-10C Thunderbolt II Review Build
Wow. For me, this kit would need a lot of work. That cockpit is in dire need of some photoetch and the gun needs to be replaced. I wouldn't personally get this kit as the price would be way to high for that level of detail.
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Re: 1/72 scale Hasegawa A-10C Thunderbolt II Review Build
Thanks Stuart! I appreciate that.
Thanks Medic. This is why I'm doing this review, so you can make an informed decision like you just did.
Thanks Medic. This is why I'm doing this review, so you can make an informed decision like you just did.
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Re: 1/72 scale Hasegawa A-10C Thunderbolt II Review Build
Now that I managed to get this properly painted and glossed, I got all the stencils applied to the A-10:
Later I clearcoated this again to seal the stencils in and then applied the rest of the markings:
Again, as with the Tomcats, these were strong, yet thin decals that laid down well and did not curl, fold or break. The instructions gave clear indicators as to where everything went, allowing one to place them properly. So far, I have found that none silvered.
Now all is left is dullcoating this, pulling the mask, adding the landing gear and ordinance, painting all the little details and it will be finished.
Thanks for looking in, comments are welcome. Stay tuned for more.
Later I clearcoated this again to seal the stencils in and then applied the rest of the markings:
Again, as with the Tomcats, these were strong, yet thin decals that laid down well and did not curl, fold or break. The instructions gave clear indicators as to where everything went, allowing one to place them properly. So far, I have found that none silvered.
Now all is left is dullcoating this, pulling the mask, adding the landing gear and ordinance, painting all the little details and it will be finished.
Thanks for looking in, comments are welcome. Stay tuned for more.
The Duke
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Re: 1/72 scale Hasegawa A-10C Thunderbolt II Review Build
This one looks a few steps away from wrapping up. Nice!
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Re: 1/72 scale Hasegawa A-10C Thunderbolt II Review Build
What a gloss! This now looks way better than the first pictures!
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Re: 1/72 scale Hasegawa A-10C Thunderbolt II Review Build
Thanks Carlos. With luck, I'll have this standing on her three feet in no time.
Thanks Thomas! I do have to dull that down and will probably shoot some dull soon. By the way, this is the gloss I use on this:
Usually one or two coats is all it takes. So far, it is the best I've used.
This is the white primer I've used on some of my other models:
The Boeing 737 has had this sprayed on it before I shot white.
Thanks Thomas! I do have to dull that down and will probably shoot some dull soon. By the way, this is the gloss I use on this:
Usually one or two coats is all it takes. So far, it is the best I've used.
This is the white primer I've used on some of my other models:
The Boeing 737 has had this sprayed on it before I shot white.
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Re: 1/72 scale Hasegawa A-10C Thunderbolt II Review Build
I'm loving that Mark - it looks superb!
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Re: 1/72 scale Hasegawa A-10C Thunderbolt II Review Build
Thanks Stuart! Now to bring this home....
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Re: 1/72 scale Hasegawa A-10C Thunderbolt II Review Build
I tried to bring this over the finish line today. I didn't quite make it but I came close. Here's the progress I made on this so far.
First off, I shot a dullcoat over this model:
After that dried, I removed the masking from the canopy:
There were a few areas I needed to touch up, which I did later on.
After getting the canopy removed, it was time to install the landing gear and gear doors:
There was a lot of touch up needed here too since I forgot to paint the exterior of the doors. Oh well, I got them after I installed them here.
Once they were sufficiently dry, I added all the ordinance that I could fit in place. I still have one pylon I need to figure out what to mount on but otherwise this bird is loaded for bear:
You can see I also added the wheels to this. Now all I have to do is some more touch-ups on the weapons themselves.
This is by no means the final pic, but it gives you an idea of how this bird will look. I still have a lot of touch-ups to do before I can call it finished:
First off, I shot a dullcoat over this model:
After that dried, I removed the masking from the canopy:
There were a few areas I needed to touch up, which I did later on.
After getting the canopy removed, it was time to install the landing gear and gear doors:
There was a lot of touch up needed here too since I forgot to paint the exterior of the doors. Oh well, I got them after I installed them here.
Once they were sufficiently dry, I added all the ordinance that I could fit in place. I still have one pylon I need to figure out what to mount on but otherwise this bird is loaded for bear:
You can see I also added the wheels to this. Now all I have to do is some more touch-ups on the weapons themselves.
This is by no means the final pic, but it gives you an idea of how this bird will look. I still have a lot of touch-ups to do before I can call it finished:
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Re: 1/72 scale Hasegawa A-10C Thunderbolt II Review Build
Very nice Mark!
Speaking of A-10’s, a couple of Warthog drivers were just awarded the DFC for actions in combat...
https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your ... artillery/
BTW, those are from the same Wing that my son is assigned.
Speaking of A-10’s, a couple of Warthog drivers were just awarded the DFC for actions in combat...
https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your ... artillery/
BTW, those are from the same Wing that my son is assigned.
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